B&F System Inc. Emergency Tool Kits recall: Fire and Shock Hazards
B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Why was B&F System Inc. Emergency Tool Kits recalled?
Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the booster cables in the recalled kits immediately and contact the firm to receive a refund for the cost of the cables. Contact: For additional information, contact B&F System toll-free at (877) 586-2926 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bnfusa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Emergency Tool Kits
- Company
- B&F System Inc., of Dallas, Texas
- Quantity
- About 43,000
- Sold at
- Flea markets and various Internet sites nationwide from June 2003 through May 2007 for between $5 and $45.
- Recall date
- August 30, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled emergency tool kits have booster cables in combination with other tools and safety equipment. The recall includes the following models: #MTHEK41 - Yorkcraft™ 41-piece SAE & Metric kit #MTHEKSM - Yorkcraft™ 6-piece kit #MTHEKREF - Yorkcraft™ 15-piece kit #MTHEK15 - Yorkcraft™ 15-piece kit #MTEKIT2 - Yorkcraft™ Emergency Tool Kit